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FEBRUARY 2003
Arts and Entertainment | Health & Safety | Public Meetings | Education | Sports
Groups & Clubs | Observances & Memorials | Benefits

TAX PREPARATION HELP
TUES. AND THURS., FEB. 13 - MAR. 27

• Free Tax Help for Low and Middle Income Earners, with emphasis on ages 60 and above,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sublette Hi-Country Senior Center. Pat Underburg of Daniel, H&R Block employee for 12 years, will volunteer her assistance. Provided by AARP. Call 307-367-2881 to arrange a time.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Deborah Bedford reading at Pinedale Library,
10:30 a.m. Award-winning romance writer will read from her book, "A Morning Like This." Salad and dessert luncheon, everyone welcome. For more information call Verna at 307-859-8264.

MONDAY, FEB. 3
•Free "Classic" Monday Movie,
7 p.m. at the Pinedale Entertainment Center: Spider Man.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
•Wyoming Arts Council Grant Writing Workshop,
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pinedale Library. Bring a brown bag lunch. Grant application materials and information on other Wyoming Arts Council opportunities will be available. For details, call Lili Francuz at 307-777-7742 or email lfranc@state.wy.us.

FRIDAY, FEB. 7
Angeline Feltner's 100th Birthday Celebration,
10 a.m. at the Heritage Room, Sublette Center, Pinedale. Come wish Angeline a Happy Birthday!
Sushi Night at Cafe on Pine! Make reservations by calling 307-367-3111. Regular menu also served.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Daniel Box Supper, 6 p.m., Daniel Schoolhouse. Country Stew and Biscuits Potluck with Homemade Valentine Candy Auction! Guys and Gals, bring your best stew & biscuits to share and your tastiest homemade candy to auction (find out who your sweetheart really is!). Music and old-time card games after supper. Admission free with auction candy, nominal fee without.

MONDAY, FEB. 10 - FRIDAY, FEB. 14
•Big Piney Friends of the Library Book Sale,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Library. Please bring your old books to donate to the sale!

MONDAY, FEB. 10
•Free "Classic" Monday Movie, 7 p.m. at the Pinedale Entertainment Center: The Godfather, Part I.
•Pinedale Food Buying Club Informational Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Pinedale Library. Offers bulk, organic, catalog foods for less than retail. For details call Kim: 367-6493.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEB. 13-14
Valentine's Chocolatefest,
see BENEFITS.

FRIDAY, FEB. 14
Pinedale Fine Arts Council presents Grand Derangement,
7:30 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium. Acadian music, theatre, dance
and song ignite the stage. A fusion of Acadian, Louisianan, Irish, rock and jazz music, plus stepdancers. These performers will also be working with students in a school residency. Tickets for the evening program are $10/adult, $7/student, available at the Cowboy Shop, Office Outlets in Pinedale and Big Piney, and at the door.

SATURDAY, FEB. 15
Order of the Eastern Star Card Party, 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, Pinedale. Refreshments, prizes, everyone welcome.
Sublette Hi-Country Seniors Valentine's Dinner and Dance, 7 p.m., Pinedale School Cafeteria. Baked potato bar, salad, desserts, music! Suggested donation $3 (60 and over) or $4.50 (under 60). Make reservations by calling 307-367-2881.

SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Celebration on Ice, see SPORTS.
Daniel Poker Run, see BENEFITS.

MONDAY, FEB. 17
•Free "Classic" Monday Movie, 7 p.m. at the Pinedale Entertainment Center: The Godfather, Part II.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21
• "Business After Hours," hosted by Pinedale Chamber of Commerce and Green River Valley Land Trust,
5 - 7 p.m. at the GRVLT office, 136 W. Pine (across from the Cowboy Shop), Pinedale. Light refreshments, conversation.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22
•Free Film Night at the Library,
7 p.m., Pinedale Library: Himalaya, by Eric Valli.

MONDAY, FEB. 24
•Free "Classic" Monday Movie,
7 p.m. at the Pinedale Entertainment Center: The Godfather, Part III.

WED., FEB. 26 - SUN., MAR. 2
Green River Valley Winter Carnival, click here for printable events schedule.
(2 pages, PDF format, 43K).

FRIDAY, FEB. 28
•Shell Rocky Mountain Production Open House,
3 - 6 p.m. at the company's new building at 205 S. Entertainment Lane, Pinedale. Hors d'oeuvres. Join the Green River Valley Winter Carnival at 6 p.m. in the Shell parking lot for the Frozen Tundra Drilling Contest!

PUBLIC MEETINGS
MONDAY, FEB. 3
Town of Pinedale Planning and Zoning meets, 7 p.m., Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine St.

MONDAY, FEB. 10
Town of Pinedale Town Council meets, 6:30 p.m., Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine St.
Sublette County Rural Health Care District Board meets, 7 p.m., County Courthouse.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13
Sublette County School District 1 BOCES meets, Noon, Board Meeting Room, Pinedale High School.
Sublette County School District 1 Board of Trustees meets, 7:30 p.m., Board Meeting Room, Pinedale High School.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12
Pinedale Airport Board meets, 4:15 p.m., Pinedale Town Hall.

FRIDAY, FEB. 14
Newpark Environmental Services presents an Information Forum, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Pinedale Library. Addresses the proposed oilfield waste recycling facility at Sand Draw Industrial Park. Not a forum for public input - see Planning & Zoning meeting, Feb. 20.

TUESDAY, FEB. 18
Sublette County Board of County Commissioners meets, 9 a.m., County Courthouse.
WYDOT hosts a Public Meeting on the Hoback Junction Project Environmental Impact Statement, 5 - 7 p.m., WYDOT Office, 1040 Evans Rd., Jackson.
Sublette County Tourism Promotion Board meets, 7 p.m. at the Pinedale Library, small conference room.
Sublette County School District 9 Board of Trustees meets, 7 p.m. in Big Piney. District 9 BOCES meeting to follow.

THURSDAY, FEB. 20
USDA Economic Opportunities in the Bridger-Teton National Forest,
7 - 9 p.m., Pinedale Ranger District Office. Learn about financial opportunities available, the grant application process, past projects, and contacts with state and federal officials. Rural Community Assistance grants range from $2000 to $15,000. For more information call the Pinedale Ranger District at 307-367-4326. Another public meeting will be held in Marbleton March 3 (see MARCH CALENDAR).
Sublette County Planning & Zoning Commission meets, 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom at the Courthouse. One item on the agenda will be the Newpark Environmental Services rezoning request for locating an oilfield waste recycling facility at Sand Draw Industrial Site. Public input is welcome at this meeting.

MONDAY, FEB. 24
Town of Pinedale Town Council meets, 6:30 p.m., Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine St.

TUESDAY, FEB. 25
Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Working Group meets, 7 p.m., Pinedale Library. The public is invited to meet consultant Marty Zeller. There will also be an update on the group's progress.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28
Field representatives for Rep. Cubin, Senators Enzi and Thomas, 9 - 10 a.m. at the County Courthouse. They will be taking public comments and concerns back to our legislators in Washington, D.C.

SPORTS
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Pinedale Snow Explorers Snowmobile Drag races, start time 9:30 a.m. at the field behind Rocky Mountain Home Center, west end of town. Concessions available - hot lunch, beverages. Pre-register at Stockman's Friday, Jan. 31, 7 - 10 p.m. or register at the track ($20 late fee) 8-9 a.m. Saturday. Drivers meet 9 a.m. sharp. Safety equipment required. Added purse, 80% payback. For classes, rules and registration fees visit the Pinedale Snow Explorers' website or call Brad at 307-367-2805 or Pat at 307-733-4967.
White Pine Ski Club Series Event:Open Alpine Races for grades K-8. Register 8:30 a.m., race at 11 a.m. Entry $5, free to ski club members. Awards, open to all. For more information, visit the website for White Pine Ski Area.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
Big Piney Pinners Freestyle Wrestling sign-up,
6-7 p.m. at the Big Piney Annex. For ages 5 - 16, must bring birth certificate. For more information, call Bobby Hammer after 5 p.m.: 307-276-5412.

SATURDAY, FEB. 8 and SUNDAY, FEB. 9
Half Moon Lake Winter Fishing Derby, Half Moon Lake Resort. Register 7 a.m., fish 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. $15 Adult, $10 Children. Prizes for largest fish overall (grand prize $500), largest fish of the day, first fish of the day. Youth prizes. Rainbow and brown trout prizes too. Barbecue lunch available at Resort, bait & tackle shop will be open. For more information, call David Friend or Aaron Gesch at 367-6373.

SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Celebration on Ice,
FREE program at Pinedale Hockey Rink, 2 - 3 p.m. Learn-to-Skate classes perform public recital, set to music, under the direction of Charlotte Keyser. Guest skaters Lacey Merrell and Amanda Hoyt. Free will donation. For more information call 367-4459.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 21-22
Pinedale Alpine Ski Invitational,
see SCHOOLS.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 28-MAR. 1
Wyoming State High School Nordic Championship
,
see EDUCATION.

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February Highlights

Pinedale Hockey Association hockey games and ice skating
Half Moon Ice-Fishing Derby, Half Moon Resort 
Green River Valley Winter Carnival
Annual Daniel Fireman's Poker Run
Celebration On Ice,  Ice Skating Exhibition
Snowmobile Drag races Pinedale Snow Explorers.

Daniel Box Supper

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OBSERVANCES & MEMORIALS
MONDAY, FEB. 10
Funeral Services for Eva E. Jensen, 2 p.m. at the Boulder Community Center. Interment to follow at the Boulder Cemetery.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Graveside Funeral Services for Ruby Frances Hayter, 1 p.m. at Plainview Cemetery, Big Piney. Visitation Friday, Feb. 21, 4 - 8 p.m. at Hudson's Funeral Home, 164 N. Bridger, Pinedale.

THURSDAY, FEB. 27
Funeral Services for Carroll James, 11 a.m. at the Pinedale Ward LDS Chapel. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial to follow at Pinedale Cemetery.

HEALTH & SAFETY
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
Prenatal Classes begin, 6-8 p.m., Pinedale Public Health Office. For information and to sign up, call 367-2157.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11
Big Piney Immunization Clinic ,
1 - 4 p.m., Big Piney Public Health Office.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13
Pinedale Immunization Clinic ,
1 - 4 p.m., Pinedale Public Health Office.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Avalanche & Beacon Training with Tip Top Search & Rescue,
10 a.m., Middle Piney Trailhead. Everyone welcome, but especially those who enjoy recreation in the backcountry - skiing, snowmachining, snowshoeing etc. Need not own a beacon to attend. For more information, call 307-389-9443 or 307-360-8850. Sponsored by Tip Top Search & Rescue and the LaBarge Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club.

MONDAY, FEB. 24 - FRIDAY, MAR. 7
Order Daffodils for Daffodil Days,
see BENEFITS.

MONDAY, FEB. 24 - FRIDAY, MAR. 7
Order Daffodils for Daffodil Days,
see BENEFITS .

EDUCATION
See online school calendar for Sublette County School District #1 information.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12
Conservation Workshop for Teachers: Wild Wonderful Wyoming - Choices for the Future,
Noon-5 p.m. at Teton County School District Central Office, CTL Room, 220 S. Glenwood, Jackson. More sessions to be held Feb. 26-27. Excellent for secondary teachers, Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leaders, 4-H Leaders, church groups and their teachers; elementary teachers welcome. UW credit and recertification credit available. Interdisciplinary activity manual. Focus is conservation of Wyoming natural resources. Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Teaching Center, University of Wyoming. Instructor: Dr. Duane Keown. For more information: 307-721-4922 or 307-734-2991 or email dkeown@uwyo.edu.

THURSDAY, FEB. 20
Pinedale Chapter FFA Appreciation Breakfast,
6:30 - 8 a.m., Pinedale School Cafeteria.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 21-22
Pinedale Alpine Ski Invitational
(Wyoming High School Alpine Series), White Pine Ski Area.

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEB. 26-27
Conservation Workshop for Teachers (continued),
4 - 8 p.m. at Jackson Hole High School, Room 1603. See description under February 12.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 28-MAR. 1
Wyoming State High School Nordic Championship
,
White Pine Ski Area.

BENEFITS
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Bowl for Kids Fundraiser for the Learning Center, Pinedale Entertainment Center. Bowlers raise funds for the Learning Center by obtaining pledges. 2 divisions: ages 3-5 and 6-9. The child who raises the most money wins a 1999 Arctic Cat Kitty Kat donated by Sno-Palace. Also raffle drawing for 2003 Polaris Indy 120XC SP child's snowmobile, donated by Bucky's Outdoors. Tickets available at Pinedale and Big Piney Learning Centers.

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEB. 13-14
Valentine's Chocolatefest Fundraiser,
to benefit volunteer Hospice/Caregivers Group. You can purchase "all things chocolate" Thursday, 4:30 - 9 p.m. at the basketball game in the Wrangler Gym, and Friday, 3:30 - 6 p.m. at St. Andrew's in the Pines, 524 W. Pine, Pinedale. To donate baked goods (must contain chocolate) please bring them to St. Andrew's wrapped in portions and ready to sell on Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Judy Martin at 307-367-2410 or Mary Caucutt at 307-367-2674.

SUNDAY, FEB. 16
Daniel Poker Run, hosted by the Daniel Volunteer Fire Company. $5 and $10 hands, maps and directions available at Stanley's Junction 8 - 10 a.m. Route goes to Blind Bull Cabin and back to Green River Bar. Draw last cards at GRB 2 - 4 p.m. Free barbecued pork feast to follow at Daniel Schoolhouse. No stops are mandatory and you may complete your hand(s) at any stop. 50% payback; proceeds benefit the Daniel Volunteer Fire Company. For more information, call 307-859-8675.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Benefit for Shane Roberts to help cover medical costs, 6 p.m., VFW Post 4801. Chili dinner, raffles, live auction. Free will donation. Raffle tickets available from the VFW, Pinedale Locker, Keith Manning and Nancy Hulen.

MONDAY, FEB. 24 - FRIDAY, MAR. 7
Order Daffodils for Daffodil Days,
American Cancer Society fundraiser. You can have a bright dose of spring for just a few bucks! Why wait for Spring Break? Call 307-367-2157 or 307-276-3575 or stop by the Pinedale or Big Piney Public Health offices. Bunches of 10 daffodils are $6, 50 for $25, and 100 for $45. Prepay when you order. Your donation benefits the American Cancer Society, and the sunny flowers benefit you.

FRIDAY, FEB. 28
Boy Scouts' All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, 6 - 7:30 p.m., LDS Church, Pinedale. Spaghetti by Sue Eversull, Silent and Live Auctions. Entry $5/person, $20/family.

GROUPS & CLUBS
MONDAY, FEB. 3
Pinedale Book Discussion Group meets, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pinedale Library. Topic: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Wyoming Council for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
Pinedale Snow Explorers meet, 7 p.m., Pinedale Library.

FRIDAY, FEB. 7
Circle of Parents meet, 9:30 a.m., the Learning Center in Pinedale. Come share positive parenting ideas. Sponsored by Parenting Network of Pinedale. Call 367-6747 for more information.

TUESDAY, FEB. 11
Pinedale Hockey Association meets, 7 p.m., Pinedale Library. Hockey rink and fundraising plans will be discussed.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12
Business and Professional Women meet, Noon, McGregor's Pub. US Dept. of Labor Women's Bureau Speaker: Marzette Bedford-Billinghurst presents No Women Left Behind: Financial Security and Retirement. For more information and to reserve your place, call Susan at 367-6529. No-host preselected lunch: $9.
Local Chapter of Trout Unlimited monthly meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, Pinedale.The local chapter of Trout Unlimited invites all members and interested fishing enthusiasts. In addition to learning about the important work of the Green River chapter of Trout Unlimited, a dinner for two at a local fine restaurant will be raffled off and the latest news about the upcoming fishing derby, sponsored by the Pinedale Boat Club, will be shared. Trout Unlimited is an organization that supports the protection of good fishing habitat and other fishing issues.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Circle of Parents meets, 5 p.m., Pinedale Learning Center. For info call 367-6747.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
Wind River Archers re-organizational meeting, 6 p.m., Pinedale Library. The club is re-chartered and insurance is current. Everyone interested in archery is welcome. For more information call 367-6521.

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